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Building Construction Terms I
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- 1constructionthe process of building from site preparation through erection, assembly, and finishing operations
process wherein a design is translated into real, tangible matter - 2projecta temporary endeavor taken to create a unique product, service or result
- 3budgetfinancial allocations for a project
- 4contingenciesbudget allocation for unforeseen / possible changes in the design or construction of a project
- 5addendumwritten information that clarifies or modifies the bidding documents; often issued during the bidding process
- 6alternateadditional design or material options added to construction documents or specifications; usually to obtain multiple possible cost estimates for the project
- 7add-alternateusually implies "added material and cost"
- 8deduct-alternateusually implies "removal of certain elements to lower project costs" as necessary
- 9as-built drawings / record drawingsdrawing of existing plan; usually used in construction to reflect any changes to a project
- 10bidan offer of a proposal or a price; includes the contractor's estimated time and cost of the project
- 11building permitwritten documents issued by the government permitting the construction of a project, which is in accordance with the requirements that the authority has approved
- 12certificate of occupancywritten documents issued by the government stating that a building or property complies with the local standards of occupancy, public health and building codes
- 13change orderwritten document signed by both owner and contractor, authorizing a change in the work (usually an adjustment in contract sum or time of completion) of the project
- 14construction cost / hard costdirect contractor costs for labor, materials, equipment and services, as well as profit and overhead
excluded: consultant fees, costs of land - 15construction managementorganization and direction of the labor force, materials and equipment to build the project
- 16construction management contractwritten agreement that signifies the responsibility for the project's planning, construction, and accomplishment to the construction manager (CM)
- 17consultanthired by the owner or architect to provide information or to advice the project in the area of his or her expertise
- 18contract administrationcontractual duties and responsibilities during a project's construction
- 19contract over- (or under-) rundifference between the original contract price and the final, overall, completed cost (including change order adjustments)
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- Flashcards on Building Construction Terms I, created by Nichelle Ventigan on 09/04/2020.
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